New England Center for Children is a non-profit Autism research and education center dedicated to transforming the lives of children with Autism world wide.  My 14 year old brother Sam Pacheco was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder at the young age of two years old.  When Sam turned seven, he became a student at New England Center for Children and it has changed his life for the better. The progress my family and I have seen from him because of this organization gives us hope that he will reach his maximum potential. On May/12/2018 New England Center for Children is holding an annual 5K and I will be running in support of my brother and his friends at NECC and towards the great work that NECC does for children on the Autism Spectrum. My wish is for all children on the Autism Spectrum to have the incredible experience my brother has had as a student at the New England Center.  I would greatly appreciate any pledge to support my run which will go directly towards funding student education and activities.